Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum, a polysaccharide produced through fermentation, is widely used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in food and other industries.
- CAS Number: 11138-66-2
- EINECS NO.: 234-394-2
- Molecular Formula: (C35H49O29)n
- Purity (%): Typically 99% or higher
- Appearance: Cream to light yellowish powder
- Packing: Xanthan Gum is available in various packaging options, including bags, drums, or bulk shipments, depending on the quantity and application requirements.
What is Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan gum, a polysaccharide originating from sugar fermentation by Xanthomonas campestris bacteria, is a high molecular weight carbohydrate. It serves as a versatile additive and thickener with distinct rheological traits.
Due to its water-holding prowess, xanthan gum transforms into a dense gel in water. Its stability across temperature and pH variations renders it fitting for diverse food and industrial uses.
In the food sector, xanthan gum acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier. It heightens the texture, mouthfeel, and quality of products such as sauces, baked goods, beverages, dairy, and dressings. It’s also adept at preserving the uniform dispersion of solids in liquids, averting settling or separation.
Beyond food, xanthan gum finds roles in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care, functioning as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickener.
Xanthan Gum Uses
Food industry: Thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in sauces, dressings, dairy products, baked goods, and beverages.
Personal care and cosmetics: Thickening agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer in lotions, creams, toothpaste, and shampoos.
Pharmaceuticals: Suspension agent, binder, and thickener in oral liquids, tablets, and capsules.
Oil and gas industry: Viscosity control and suspension agent in drilling fluids.
Industrial applications: Thickening and stabilizing agent in paints, coatings, adhesives, and textile printing.
Agriculture and horticulture: Seed coating and water retention in soils.
Xanthan Gum Structure
Xanthan gum’s structure features a polysaccharide chain comprising repeating glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid units. This complex branched form includes diverse side chains linked to the main structure. The backbone mainly consists of glucose and mannose, while glucuronic acid is interspersed.
Glucose and mannose are connected by β-(1→4) bonds, and glucuronic acid links to some mannose units via α-(1→2) connections. Side chains, such as glucuronic acid, pyruvic acid, and acetyl groups, attach to the backbone. These side chains impart unique traits to xanthan gum, notably its thickening and water-holding capabilities.
In essence, xanthan gum’s structure boasts extensive branching and forms a 3D network, defining its viscosity and functional attributes.
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The chemical formula is C35H49O29.
Xanthan Gum Manufacturers
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